Majestic View Nature Center

Nature Center General Information

Majestic View Nature Center has hands-on displays, wildlife exhibits, a kid's activity area, classrooms and meeting spaces. Connected is the Majestic View Community Park with over 80 acres home to a lake and wetland areas, a beautiful demonstration garden, interpretive trails, prairie grasses, beautiful views and many wildlife species. Whether you are discovering local wildlife, on a walk or participating in one of our many classes, visiting is always a fun and educational experience.

The Nature Center is turning 15! We hope you will come celebrate with us. Check the 15th Birthday Celebration link for more information on our Grand Tour of programs happening throughout 2017.

Free Public Hours

10-3 October 1 to May 31

10-5 June 1 to September 30

Closed Friday & Sunday

Drop in Guests and Groups: Call before your visit in spring and early fall as we host large school groups during the morning hours.

Location/Directions

Wadsworth Blvd to 68th Avenue, west to Garrison Street, north to the Center parking lot.

Additional parking is available for Majestic View Park on 72nd Avenue, just west of Carr Street. Enjoy the 1/3 mile nature walk to the Nature Center or access the playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, horseshoe pits, and picnic area nearby.

For more information call 720-898-7405.

Registration

You can register for classes here on the Public Classes page or on mobile by clicking on the "Articles in This Category" drop-down menu.

If you would like to schedule your group to visit or would like us to come to your school, visit the School Programs page.

Connect With Us

Don't forget to send a comment, "like" a photo, or share any great experiences.

Volunteering

Do you enjoy teaching science based school programs?

Are you great at engaging guests that visit the Nature Center?

Do you have a green thumb and can help with our garden?

Then come volunteer at the Majestic View Nature Center

Contact us at 720-898-7405 for more information.

What's Happening

We are so excited to celebrate our 15th Birthday with all of you. There extra events and classes on our Grand Tour all year long with prize drawings and a birthday party on August 5th. Please see the 15th Birthday Celebration link for more information and list of Grand Tour classes. We hope that you will be able to join us for our birthday and a Grand Tour event or two.

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